Doing this type of scenario testing is an important component of both competitive analysis and strategic business planning, so it’s something I do quite often. Full disclosure: Microsoft hasn't been a client in many years, but they did inherit a license for my HRM Business Model "Starter Kit" when they acquired Great Plains Software, an early licensee.

Recently the analyst firm Gartner issued an interesting press release sharing their ' 10 consumer macro trends shaping the technology, media and service provider markets over the next 10 years ', and I have covered two of these trends Gartner called out here on the blog. What does this mean, and why is it significant? At work, we see similar challenges, (and opportunities). What do you think?

Mobile Stats (2 in a 5 part Series). Mobile is not the future, it’s the present. Take a walk through these statistics: Every economically viable human being on the planet owns a mobile device. TomiAhonen ). 73% of Americans use their mobile devices to text and take pictures, 44% to access the internet, and 38% to send/receive email. ( Pew Internet & American Life Project ). Half of all American adults use a smartphone ( Pew ). citizens will use the mobile networks to access the Internet more than wireline networks by 2015 ( IDC’s Worldwide New Media Market Model ). That’s 1.4 Pew ).

The myriad of headlines in the talent acquisition and space are misleading and, at times, spellbinding. With the social sharing features on many web sites, the headlines go viral and become truth (for many). That was one of the topics at the webinar last week “recruiting secrets overheard in a dark alley”, in addition to not believing everything you see online. Enjoy the show.

I grew up in a large family. little sister, four brothers, and at various times, a couple of foster kids graced the halls of our five bedroom house. My parents were happy to share their home with anyone who needed a meal or a bed, at any time. My mom worked very hard and always served balance meals. There was always fruit served with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, whether it was a bowl of strawberries or sliced apples. My favorite fruit side dish was peeled orange sections topped with wonderful powdered sugar in a big bowl. It was like heaven to this nine-year old girl.
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Reflecting back, advancing forward : Kforce celebrates 50 years in business. MarketWatch]. Monster Worldwide Inc has drawn importance from a number of possible buyers, including private equity company Silver Lake Partners , though at least one would-be suitor, Linkedin Corporation, has planed not to hunt a contract after an early look, people familiar with the matter said. source close to the LinkedIn stated that the firm had decided not to pursue Monster after an assessment this week. [e stocks daily]. Barnes Employment Group has opened an office in Irving, the company announced today. PRWeb].
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Business Networking Rules of Engagement. There is a no lack of networking advice or tips out there in the blogsphere today. Additionally, you can buy any number of great books by authors such at Keith Ferrazzi and Harvey Mckay. But I have been networking for a long time as well, plus I have read all this material too. So for those of you who are trying to find a job, change jobs or increase your business here are Five Rules to Make You an Effective Business Networker. . Rule #1: Business Networking. Never start a conversation or relationship with someone by asking for something. Joe S.
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If you haven’t read it already, you’ll find many excellent posts related to leadership. Dan McCarthy has assembled contributions from 27 different blogs into one post , providing a brief description of each. All of the contributions are high-quality and provide valuable insight, advice, and challenges to everyone, but you might be tight on time, so these descriptions help you spot that ones that seem most relevant to you and your organization. He also prescribes things that both managers as well as employees can do to correct this terrible practice. carnival leadership
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The constantly evolving labor market makes a knack for reinvention key to a long-lasting staffing business. “I’ve had to realign my business several times,” says Laurie Kahn , founder and president of Media Staffing Network , in Scottsdale, Ariz. You have to be flexible.”. Since she started her business in 1993, Kahn has survived by being able to change. When one door closes, another opens,” Kahn says. Before starting her business, she was working as a sales manager for a radio station, bored with her job, when she was fired by a new manager. She opened an office in New York.
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